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A batch of freshly baked chocolate chip muffins cooling on a black wire rack in a cozy kitchen, with a blurred background featuring wooden cabinets and kitchen utensils.

Mini Chocolate Chip Muffins

These bite-sized chocolate chip muffins are soft, fluffy, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or lunchboxes. Quick to bake and irresistibly delicious!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 24 mini muffins
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Mini Muffin Tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter melted
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg

Chocolate Chips

  • ¾ cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin or use liners.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In another bowl, whisk the melted butter, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and egg until combined.
  • Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Fold in the mini chocolate chips gently to evenly distribute them.
  • Fill the mini muffin cups about ¾ full with batter.
  • Bake for 10–12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the muffins to cool for 5 minutes in the pan before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a healthier variation, use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour and replace half the butter with applesauce. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer freshness.
Keyword Chocolate, Mini Muffins, Muffins